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单词 plug-in
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Definition of plug-in in English:

plug-in

adjective ˈplʌɡɪnˈpləɡ ˌɪn
  • 1Able to be connected by means of a plug.

    a plug-in kettle
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A few years ago I remember seeing advertisements for plug-in household ionisers that freshen the air and make you feel more wide awake.
    • The lawnbeater is one of those plug-in kinds, so I get the grass down in largeish arcs around the electrical outlets - I have a lot of extension cords.
    • A simple plug-in diffuser that disperses a dog appeasing pheromone into the room is available at some veterinary practices.
    • Nowadays, I leave Britain armed with insect repellant of the plug-in type, plus spray, plus personal roll-on repellant.
    • It is a plug-in burglar alarm that connects instantly to any electrical socket outlet.
    • Remove plug-in appliances from the bathroom to avoid the risk of electric shock, and set the temperature on the water heater no higher than 120 F to prevent burns.
    • With no plug-in entertainment apart from the radio, it is nothing short of wonderful.
    • A plug-in wiring connector will be attached to the back socket.
    1. 1.1Computing (of a module or software) able to be added to a system to give extra features or functions.
      a plug-in graphics card
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Then, within your company or industry group, you can buy the operating system and the plug-in tools that you need, and adapt them to your works.
      • A USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a type of plug-in connection which connects electronic devices to computers.
      • The keyboard consists of a base, plus various keyboard plug-in modules that can be tailored to specific functions.
      • Other handsets will presumably be supported through plug-in modems.
      • We envision a basic application that provides a framework for Internet telephony using plug-in modules to accomplish the various tasks to be performed.
noun ˈplʌɡɪnˈpləɡ ˌɪn
  • 1Computing
    A plug-in module or plug-in software.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A creative mind can do miracles with the plug-in, as the software is able to clone objects and adjust them to the new background in such a way, that they get an artistic effect.
    • An additional feature is that sites can be built in most foreign languages without additional software or plug-ins.
    • It took me a while to realise that this was referring to a plug-in you need to view the site, and not their advice to you before entering the restaurant.
    • No additional software or plug-ins are required.
    • First off, the user has to invest a good amount of time to download the plug-ins and the software necessary to view the on-line projects.
  • 2Canadian An electric socket in a car park or garage for plugging in the block heater of a vehicle to prevent the engine from freezing.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Unlike a full-electric vehicle, the hybrid's battery is self-contained and recharges while tapping the brakes, thus requiring no plug-in.
    • But plug-in hybrids do have a gasoline tank for the long trips.
 
 

Definition of plug-in in US English:

plug-in

adjectiveˈpləɡ ˌɪnˈpləɡ ˌin
  • 1Able to be connected by means of a plug.

    a plug-in telephone
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A simple plug-in diffuser that disperses a dog appeasing pheromone into the room is available at some veterinary practices.
    • The lawnbeater is one of those plug-in kinds, so I get the grass down in largeish arcs around the electrical outlets - I have a lot of extension cords.
    • A plug-in wiring connector will be attached to the back socket.
    • It is a plug-in burglar alarm that connects instantly to any electrical socket outlet.
    • Remove plug-in appliances from the bathroom to avoid the risk of electric shock, and set the temperature on the water heater no higher than 120 F to prevent burns.
    • Nowadays, I leave Britain armed with insect repellant of the plug-in type, plus spray, plus personal roll-on repellant.
    • A few years ago I remember seeing advertisements for plug-in household ionisers that freshen the air and make you feel more wide awake.
    • With no plug-in entertainment apart from the radio, it is nothing short of wonderful.
    1. 1.1Computing (of a module or software) able to be added to a system to give extra features or functions.
      a plug-in graphics card
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The keyboard consists of a base, plus various keyboard plug-in modules that can be tailored to specific functions.
      • A USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a type of plug-in connection which connects electronic devices to computers.
      • Other handsets will presumably be supported through plug-in modems.
      • We envision a basic application that provides a framework for Internet telephony using plug-in modules to accomplish the various tasks to be performed.
      • Then, within your company or industry group, you can buy the operating system and the plug-in tools that you need, and adapt them to your works.
nounˈpləɡ ˌɪnˈpləɡ ˌin
  • 1Computing
    A plug-in module or plug-in software.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It took me a while to realise that this was referring to a plug-in you need to view the site, and not their advice to you before entering the restaurant.
    • First off, the user has to invest a good amount of time to download the plug-ins and the software necessary to view the on-line projects.
    • An additional feature is that sites can be built in most foreign languages without additional software or plug-ins.
    • A creative mind can do miracles with the plug-in, as the software is able to clone objects and adjust them to the new background in such a way, that they get an artistic effect.
    • No additional software or plug-ins are required.
  • 2Canadian An electric outlet for plugging in the block heater of a vehicle in order to keep the engine warm.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • But plug-in hybrids do have a gasoline tank for the long trips.
    • Unlike a full-electric vehicle, the hybrid's battery is self-contained and recharges while tapping the brakes, thus requiring no plug-in.
 
 
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